I like coconuts! Chapel hotel Coconuts Nagasaki
Temperature – 6
Long-term readers will know exactly where this is heading just from the title! For the new readers, this is yet another hotel review. I've started a trend of staying at love hotels and reviewing their facilities. Love hotels in Japan offer a variety of benefits compared to regular hotels, and I firmly believe they have the best beds, baths, and overall space.
Recently, I visited the Isahaya Bay area, as I mentioned in my Isahaya blog entry. I seized the opportunity to stay at another chapel hotel, which is part of the same brand as my beloved Buvjua. I'm also excited to report that I finally got my paws on a membership card!
Coconuts has the most remote location of all the hotels I have stayed at so far, and unfortunately, this will affect the scoring. The hotel is only accessible by car or an expensive taxi ride from Isahaya. I took a bus and had to walk 22 minutes uphill. However, as with Hotel Ubud, a remote location means stunning views, and Coconuts certainly delivers on that front. Every room has a sea view, which I appreciate because I dislike hotels that inflate the price for rooms that merely face the ocean.
Coconuts overlooks the sea from a high cliffside, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and the bay area. Please be aware that it's wise to bring your own drinks and snacks if you don't want to pay extra in your room. There are no convenience stores or vending machines nearby, and the closest place to eat is a Yakiniku restaurant, which is a ten-minute walk along the expressway.
The theme of Coconuts is a tasteful take on vacation and holidays. The rooms are modern, and the theme is subtly integrated throughout. From the outside, the property could use a facelift and a fresh coat of paint, but don't judge a book by its cover—inside, it’s quite appealing.
Upon entering, you'll find the reception on the ground floor, which features a touchscreen machine for room bookings. It's worth noting that there is a penthouse on the 5th floor, complete with an outdoor sauna and jet bath. However, it is quite expensive and was the only room available when I arrived.
Fortunately, I had made an online booking for 12000 yen, while the penthouse rate is 25000 yen. I highly recommend booking in advance to avoid the dilemma of whether you can afford the penthouse.
Like all chapel hotels, there is a small section where you can browse freebies to bring up to your room, and I really appreciate this feature. This time, the sweet machine and drink machine were back. They offered a wide variety of hair care and beauty products, as usual. I particularly loved the layout for the bath salts, which included a larger selection and some skincare options as well. Additionally, they provided various pillows to improve sleep and reduce snoring—something I haven't seen in hotels before. They also had items focused on beauty and spa treatments, such as body scrubs, towels, and foot pads.
Once I had a shopping basket filled with freebies I went to my room on the second floor. Although it was smaller than other rooms I had experienced, it was very clean and included all the usual amenities. There was a nice, comfy bed elevated off the floor, a huge TV, a balcony with a view, and a jet bath along with a shower. The room also featured complimentary items like bubble bath and body products, as well as a high-tech Japanese toilet.
While it was perhaps the smallest room at the love hotel, I appreciated the cleanliness and warmth, especially since it had begun to snow outside. The menu could be accessed via a QR code, which is a feature I like about Chapel hotels. However, like in Sasebo, I didn’t have a chance to try the menu, although it appeared to have a good variety.
Overall, I would rate this hotel a 6 out of 10.
